Benjamin Netanyahu

Poll:

Netanyahu again favored to serve as Prime Minister

Following Operation Shield and Arrow, Israelis once again see Netanyahu as the most suitable person to serve as Prime Minister.

Netanyahu meets Noa Kirel:

'You definitely don't want to see me dance'

Prime Minister Netanyahu and his wife meet Israel's Eurovision representative, who came in third.

Ben Gvir to Netanyahu:

'Eliminating terrorists isn't climbing a high horse'

National Security Minister responds to Netanyahu who urged the members of the coalition to work together and pass the budget.

Netanyahu on Jerusalem Day:

'We have changed the equation'

Netanyahu at state ceremony for Jerusalem Day: Despite the threats, I directed that the flag march be held along its customary route.

Netanyahu:

'We raise Jerusalem above our highest joy day in day out

PM Netanyahu publishes greeting ahead of Jerusalem Day: A splendid day on which to celebrate our return to our eternal capital.

Netanyahu and Ben-Gvir meet, fail to patch differences

A meeting between Netanyahu and Ben-Gvir yesterday failed to resolve their disputes on government conduct.

Netanyahu: We changed the balance of deterrence

PM says Operation Shield and Arrow changed Israel's position with Islamic Jihad the way the May 2021 war changed the equation with Hamas.

Netanyahu: Our operation against Islamic Jihad was 'perfect'

Israeli prime minister brags of 'perfect' operation in Gaza. 'We eliminated dozens of terrorists, hit missile arsenals, anti-tank units.'

Nasrallah:

'Netanyahu trying to escape internal division'

Hezbollah leader claims Netanyahu is trying to escape "the disintegration of his government" by launching Gaza operation.

Calm maintained overnight

Netanyahu, Gallant: Continue exacting price from Islamic Jihad

PMO after security assessment: The campaign will continue as long as necessary. IDF struck targets in Gaza before midnight.

Netanyahu:

'Anyone who tries to harm us, his blood is on his head'

PM visits David's Sling array which shot down a rocket fired at Tel Aviv yesterday, vows to continue to target Islamic Jihad leaders.

Netanyahu:

'We struck the hardest blow Islamic Jihad has ever received'

PM says assassination of 3 leaders created a 'new equation' with Islamic Jihad.

Netanyahu:

'Any escalation will be met with a crushing response'

PM addresses nation after launch of Operation Shield and Arrow, says Islamic Jihad leaders responsible for rocket fire, terror attacks dead.

Netanyahu: We're in the midst of a campaign, don't mess with us

PM addresses Operation Shield and Arrow during security Cabinet meeting.

Netanyahu on Operation: Whoever hurts us will be hurt in turn

PM says Iran seeking to launch multi-front war against Israel, but Israel is prepared for that kind of conflict.

Netanyahu welcomes supermarket chain Carrefour to Israel

Opposition quick to remind the Prime Minister that the move was made possible thanks to the work of the previous government.

Hamas denies progress in prisoner exchange deal with Israel

Palestinian Arab official denies Netanyahu's remarks on progress in negotiations on a prisoner exchange deal.

Report:

Netanyahu trying to defuse coalition crisis with rightist ally

National Security Minister reportedly rejects overtures by Netanyahu, demanding changes before ending boycott of the government.

Ben-Gvir's demands of Netanyahu

National Security Minister demands to be included in sensitive security briefings to end Otzma Yehudit boycott of Knesset votes.

Netanyahu at cabinet meeting:

'Since the beginning of the year we stopped over 110 terrorists'

Prime Minister Netanyahu addressed his cabinet, which was missing ministers from Otzma Yehudit, who were absent in protest.

In act of protest:

Ben Gvir considering boycott of government meeting

Source close to National Security Minister say his party will continue its protest against the "lax response in Gaza".

Senior coalition officials:

'The judicial reform is dead'

Senior officials in the coalition understand that Netanyahu has decided not to promote the judicial reform.

Otzma Yehudit MK:

'We have no intention of backing down'

MK Tzvika Foghel clarifies: If we fail to influence the policies of the current government - we have nothing to do there.

Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir, still not speaking

Shas party demands boycott of Knesset votes until law passes allowing MK Aryeh Deri to become minister.

Budgets for haredi schools in exchange for Draft Law delay?

PM Netanyahu, Jerusalem Min. Porush, hold reconciliation meeting, discuss implementation of coalition agreement.

Otzma Yehudit MK:

'We are being held captive by Hamas and Islamic Jihad'

MK Tzvika Foghel clarifies that his party has reached its limit in accepting the government's response to terrorism.

Gantz blasts government:

'Deterrence has eroded, the government has lost it'

National Unity chairman criticizes the government's conduct: It's like a kindergarten, Netanyahu is unable to control his people.

Haredi minister: Netanyahu can't do it? Then he should go home

Jerusalem Min. Meir Porush says Netanyahu signed agreement on Override Clause. 'There's no such thing as it not happening.'

Top US official:

'Netanyahu visit to the White House will happen at some point'

White House national security spokesperson on Netanyahu visit: I expect the prime minister will visit at some point.

Netanyahu:

'Opposition only says 'no, no, no' in judicial reform talks

PM demands opposition parties show what judicial reforms they would be in favor of during '40 signatures' debate.

Supreme Court: Netanyahu not in contempt of court

Court still tells PM he must abide by conflict of interest agreement and attorney general's orders to stay away from judicial reform issue.

Netanyahu announces: First step in free education from birth

PM Netanyahu launches plan to provide 940 NIS/ month to parents, increase childcare subsidies, expand number of subsidized daycare centers.

Minister May Golan:

'Members of the government leaked info against me'

Minister May Golan claims members of the government torpedoed her appointment as Israel’s Consul General in New York.

Netanyahu meets with settlement leaders

Mayors from Judea and Samaria express their support for Netanyahu during meeting with the prime minister.

Netanyahu appears to oppose 'Override Clause' in CNN interview

Israeli prime minister hints he has qualms with his own government's judicial reform plan, tells CNN he backs 'balanced' overhaul.

Netanyahu:

'I believe the judicial reform negotiations can bear fruit'

PM leads round of applause for Transportation Minister Miri Regev for Independence Day ceremony during weekly Cabinet meeting.

Likud MK:

'We need to reach a compromise, we can't go on like this'

MK David Bitan calls for a compromise on the judicial reform.

Poll:

Who should lead the Likud after Netanyahu?

23% of respondents believe that Economy Minister Nir Barkat should head the Likud.

Netanyahu:

'We have a brilliant future ahead of us'

PM Netanyahu on Israel's Independence Day: We've become the example of how you build something seemingly from nothing. We do more with less.

Netanyahu:

'Israel was acquired through many trials and tribulations'

During memorial ceremony at Yad LeBanim, PM addresses Mahane Yehuda ramming. 'They think they will uproot us from here.'

MK Mansour Abbas:

'Violence should be condemned in all its manifestations'

Ra'am chairman to i24NEWS: Netanyahu's true face is already exposed.

Judicial Reform Protests

Netanyahu cancels appearance at US Jewish event in Tel Aviv

Anti-judicial reform protesters hail Netanyahu's cancellation as a victory.

Netanyahu to CBS:

Judicial reform plan in its original form isn't going to happen

Netanyahu downplays reports of rift with Biden administration, says majority of Israelis back compromise on judicial reform.

Netanyahu tells ministers not to comment on security measures

Ministers receive updates on plans to escalate security responses following Independence Day.

Disappointment for MK May Golan

Prime Minister Netanyahu backs down from the intention to appoint Likud MK as Consul General of Israel in New York.

National Security Advisor:

'There's no disconnect between Israel and the US'

National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi: When Biden realizes he won't be criticized for inviting Netanyahu, he will do it.

Netanyahu didn't eulogize a famous Israeli poet. This may be why

Culture Min. Zohar promises judicial reform will pass, suggests reason why Netanyahu didn't eulogize passing of poet Yehonatan Geffen.

Liberman:

'Netanyahu is unfit to serve as Prime Minister'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman blasts the government: We are facing a greater challenge than the Yom Kippur War.

Report:

Netanyahu mulling appointing MK Bismuth as France Ambassador

Netanyahu was previously reported to be trying to convince MK May Golan to be appointed as consul general in New York.

Netanyahu calls for unity on Memorial Day

PM calls on politicians to leave debates outside the cemeteries to allow Israelis to mourn together next week.

Following Iran-Saudi deal:

Netanyahu warns Saudi Arabia about Iran

In interview with CNBC, Netanyahu comments on Saudi Arabia-Iran agreement: Those who partner with Iran partner with misery.

Consulate instead of ministry:

Netanyahu's offer to MK May Golan

Prime Minister pressuring May Golan to be appointed to the post of Israeli consul general in New York in place of Asaf Zamir.

Report:

The secret security updates being given to Aryeh Deri

The chairman of Shas, who does not serve as a minister, receives regular security updates intended for cabinet members.

Netanyahu to torchlighters:

'I simply want to thank you'

Prime Minister Netanyahu and his wife Sara meet the torchlighters for the State of Israel's 75th Independence Day.

Netanyahu tastes first-of-its-kind printed fish

PM visits Steakholder Foods company which makes lab-grown meat, says Israel a world leader in food innovation.

Lindsay Graham:

'I want to help Biden get Saudi Arabia to recognize Israel'

Republican Senator meets PM Netanyahu, says 'now is the time' for US to upgrade its relations with Saudi Arabia and bring peace with Israel.

Rabbi Leo Dee:

'My focus is the future, not terrorists from a damaged culture'

Bereaved father and husband recalls meeting with Netanyahu, describes support from Arab friends after deadly terror attack.

Netanyahu to Dee family:

'The pain never goes away'

Netanyahu asked by youngest daughter of the Dee family during condolence visit how he coped after the death of his brother Yoni.

Op-Ed:

Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, victims of blind hatred

Both presidents are objects of virulent hatred instead of arguments against their policies. Op-ed.

Netanyahu: The greatest threat to the govt. comes from within

PM says change takes time, and those for whom the government is never right-wing enough can bring the government down through carelessness.